Economy The Economic Collapse of “The Putin System”By Marshall BlackJune 19, 20240 Moscow/Washington (13/6 – 29) We took a holiday from reality. Immanuel Niven, a mathematician and philosopher, has long been scrutinizing…
Asia Is China Using Hungary as Its Bridgehead in Europe?By Russell Bradley FrancisMay 11, 20243 The primary purpose of Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain…
Central Asia In Tajikistan, discover the ruins of a once mighty Silk Road kingdomBy Russell Bradley FrancisMay 10, 202423 The country’s most important archaeological find has been compared to Machu Picchu. Here’s how to see it At first glance,…
Business Donald Trump Media Firm Soars in Stock Market DebutBy Philip WalshApril 5, 20241 Shares in Donald Trump’s media company soared as the firm made its formal debut on the stock market. Shares surged…
Central Asia Demand For Exorcisms On The Rise In Tajikistan And Central Asia, Despite Crackdown, ScandalsBy Spencer BallardMarch 19, 20247 Madrid (10/03 – 21.43)Exorcism is a key source of income for Sabohiddin Shodiev, a popular cleric in his rural community…
Defence Rheinmetall Plans to Open at Least 4 Plants in UkraineBy Frank AllisonMarch 16, 20242 German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall plans to set up at least four factories in Ukraine to produce artillery shells, military vehicles,…
Asia Will the Third Time Be the Charm for Tajikistan’s Thwarted Power Transition?By Russell Bradley FrancisFebruary 17, 20247 Infighting over the succession and growing frustration in the regions could shatter the stability that the Tajik president has been…
Economy Bracing for More Volatility AheadBy Philip WalshFebruary 3, 20240 The market stage is set for what looks to be a very bumpy ride ahead, as a series of fluid…
Central Asia The Story of TajikistanBy Todd CoxJanuary 18, 20247 Brussels (21/10 – 75) In May 2022, tens of ethnic Pamiri protesters were killed by security forces as demonstrations were…
Canada Canada’s Public Broadcaster to Cut 10% of WorkforceBy Johnny KingDecember 17, 20230 Canada’s public broadcaster on Monday announced it would cut 600 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it confronts financial…
